LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending R.J. O'Brien Insurance Company upon
the occasion of receiving an Ethics in Business Award from the Adiron-
dack Samaritan Counseling Center

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
R.J. O'Brien Insurance Company upon the occasion of receiving an Ethics
in Business Award from the Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center; and
WHEREAS, Having been in existence since 1983, the Adirondack Samaritan
Counseling Center recognizes the connections of ethical behavior to the
physical, psychological and spiritual health of the community, as
explored in the story of the good Samaritan; the center affirms the
influence of employment practices, business conduct and workplace condi-
tions on mental health; in sponsoring the Ethics in Business Awards, the
center is promoting ethical practices in Warren, Washington, Essex and
Saratoga counties, encouraging local businesses, agencies and individ-
uals to aspire to be considered for the awards; and
WHEREAS, Recognized as a small business, the R.J. O'Brien Insurance
Agency was founded in 1957 by Bob O'Brien out of his house on Harrison
Avenue in Glens Falls, New York; prior to this, he had worked briefly
for Travelers Insurance, following in his father's footsteps, who was
the claims adjuster for the upstate New York region; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1980s, John O'Brien joined the business as it
relocated to Lawrence Street in Glens Falls; John brought the business
into the computer age which allowed the agency to grow more efficiently,
thus requiring a move to a new location at 83 Bay St; and
WHEREAS, After working for Travelers Insurance for a few years, Kevin
O'Brien came into the family business in the late 1990s; the agency has
assisted many family and business clients for over 50 years in purchas-
ing insurance coverage that is specific to their individual needs; and
WHEREAS, Bob, John and Kevin 0'Brien have been very fortunate over the
many years to have great staff; this has allowed them to serve the local
community and many non-profit organizations; the O'Brien family credits
their staff as the cornerstone of their relationship with their clients;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend R.J. O'Brien Insurance Company upon the occasion of receiving an
Ethics in Business Award from the Adirondack Samaritan Counseling
Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the R.J. O'Brien Insurance Company.